Malgora (Russian: Мальгора) is a peak in Vologda Oblast, Russia. It is the highest point in the region.[1]

Etymology

Despite being a major summit of the Vepsian Upland, the name of the mountain is not of Vepsian origin, but is likely derived from the Karelian word "malja" ("bowl").[2]

Description

Malgora is a 304 metres (997 ft) high mountain located just east of Oshta in the Vepsian Upland. The mountain rises in the northwestern sector of the Vytegorsky District and is the highest point of the Vepsian Hills.[3][4]

The summit is of difficult access, its slopes being covered with dense coniferous forest. There is a geodetic marker at the top.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d Peakbagger - Gora Malgora
  2. ^ Соболев А.И. (2015). "Карельское наследие в топонимии Юго-Восточного Обонежья" (PDF) (журнал) (1) (Вопросы ономастики ed.): 47–68. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ^ Google Earth
  4. ^ Malgora - cup mountain and Vologda Karelians (Toponymic Stories) (in Russian)
  5. ^ Пеше-водный поход по Вепсовской возвышенности (Hiking in the Veps Hills) (in Russian)

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